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To: PsyOp
Definition: DIATRIBE
Pronunciation: 'dI-&-"trIb
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin diatriba, from Greek diatribE pastime, discourse, from diatribein to spend (time), wear away, from dia- + tribein to rub -- more at THROW
Date: 1581
1 archaic : a prolonged discourse
2 : a bitter and abusive speech or writing
3 : ironical or satirical criticism
4 : the act of politely explaining in detail why a sothron supporter is incorrect
748 posted on 05/31/2002 3:43:40 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: Non-Sequitur
Definition: DIATRIBE

LOL! Thank you for that!

766 posted on 05/31/2002 9:49:15 AM PDT by PsyOp
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